OCFA Negotiations Update: Aug. 30, 2022

Dear OCEA member, 

In solidarity with our brothers and sisters of OC Firefighters Local 3631, we have been taking our message to the home councils of OCFA’s JPA Board Members! Our efforts are making an impact, and we need to keep up the fight. You can read our last update here!

Take Action Tuesdays
Local 3631 and OCEA are keeping up the fight at “Take Action Tuesday” where we mobilize at City Council meetings to educate the community and the Council on the crisis facing the OC Fire Authority. Please review the list below and join us in your city so you can stand in solidarity with the public workers who keep your community safe! If you feel comfortable to speak, OCEA staff can help you prepare talking points. It is also just as helpful to attend in the audience. Our numbers show our commitment to a fair contract!

• Sept. 6 (Tues.) Arrive: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting: 6 p.m. @ San Juan Capistrano, 32400 Paseo Adelanto
• Sept. 12 (Mon.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ Seal Beach, 211 Eighth St.
• Sept. 13 (Tues.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ Laguna Hills, 24035 El Toro Road
• Sept. 19 (Mon.) Arrive: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting: 6 p.m. @ Los Alamitos, 3191 Katella Ave.
• Sept. 20 (Tues.) Arrive: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting: 6 p.m. @ Dana Point, 33282 Golden Lantern
• Sept. 27 (Tues.) Arrive: 6 p.m. | Meeting: 6:30 p.m. @ Villa Park, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
• Sept. 28 (Wed.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ RSM, 22112 El Paseo
• Oct. 4 (Tues.) Arrive: 6 p.m. | Meeting: 6:30 p.m. @ Tustin, 300 Centennial Way
• Oct. 5 (Wed.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ Aliso Viejo, 12 Journey Suite 100
• Oct. 11 (Tues.) Arrive: 9 a.m. | Meeting: 9:30 a.m. @ BOS, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
• Oct. 11 (Tues.) Arrive: 5:30 p.m. | Meeting: 6 p.m. @ Mission Viejo, 200 Civic Center
• Oct. 12 (Wed.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ Westminster, 8200 Westminster Blvd.
• Oct. 18 (Tues.) Arrive: 6 p.m. | Meeting: 6:30 p.m. @ Lake Forest, 100 Civic Center Dr.
• Oct. 19 (Wed.) Arrive: 1:30 p.m. | Meeting: 2 p.m.@ Laguna Woods, 24264 El Toro Rd.
• Oct. 24 (Mon.) Arrive: 6:30 p.m. | Meeting: 7 p.m. @ Cypress, 5275 Orange Ave.

Community Briefing Webinar
On Aug. 24, OCEA and Local 3631 hosted a Community Briefing via Zoom on the crisis facing OCFA. The purpose of the briefing was to educate and mobilize our allies to help us achieve a fair MOU. OCEA General Manager Charles Barfield and OC Professional Firefighters Local 3631 President Todd Baldridge went through a powerful presentation that outlined how OCFA is structured, what is happening at the negotiations table, and how the community can stand with workers for a fair MOU.

In attendance were OCEA members from OCFA; OCEA members from the Superior Court and County departments and agencies; representatives of several other Unions; candidates for office and elected officials. Notable elected officials who were in attendance to show support for workers were Assemblywoman Cottie Pietre-Norris, County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut, and many more. Our efforts are building a powerful coalition of County leaders who stand with workers!

Get Involved
Some people have a misguided notion of a union. A union is not a consumer product you shop for online. It is an active movement where workers have the power to change their lives by building power. A union is working people standing together. Together we are OCEA. The way we achieve our power is through exercising it. Like a muscle, it must be used. We need you to get involved!

Click here to see how you can flex your power and fight for a better MOU.

Remember, together we are OCEA!

In Solidarity,

OCEA

Publication Date: August 30, 2022